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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NC)-One of the challenges of parenting young children is being able to identify whether your child is ill. Symptoms may not be obvious and babies and young children who don't yet talk may not be able to provide much help.
Middle ear infections are one of the most commonly identified childhood illnesses so knowing the signs and symptoms is an important step in identifying whether your child needs to see a physician.
Even if your child has had surgically implanted tubes to help drain fluid away from the middle ear, they may still be prone to ear infections.
If you think that your child has an ear infection, talk to your doctor to ensure they receive an effective treatment such as an antibiotic ear drop to treat the infection, combined with an agent that reduces swelling so the antibiotic can get to the infection's source.
Signs and Symptoms
. Ear pain (mild to severe)
. Fever
. Thick, yellow liquid in the ear
. Loss of appetite, vomiting
. Grumpy behavior
. Trouble sleeping
. Constant ear rubbing
. Balance problems and dizziness
. Loss of hearing or failure to respond to sounds
Dr. Michael Hawke is an ear, nose and throat specialist who practices in Toronto. He is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
An international authority on ear disease, Dr. Hawke has published 12 textbooks on diseases of the ears, nose and throat; several of which have been translated into other languages.
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